Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast

This week we continue with part 2 of our in-depth analysis of the Heavy Metal Mixtape limited edition cassette released on Night Demon Records in October 2015. Jarvis alludes to some of the ones that got away, bands who declined to participate in the project. A mysterious soundclip is explained. Then we dive deep into the contributions of Blade Killer, Bat, Raven, and Spellcaster. For each track,...

This week's episode is the first of multiple installments discussing the Heavy Metal Mixtape, which Night Demon released on October 31, 2015.  Jarvis and Dusty describe the circumstances and thought processes that inspired the Mixtape, how the band relationships and camaraderie were critical to the project, and the reasons why there are no exclusive tracks on this compilation.  You will learn...

​​​   This week's episode is part 2 of the extraordinary story of Satan's Den, a superfan's garage in the cornfields of Hilliard, Ohio. Find out how Night Demon came to be booked to play at a house party in the middle of nowhere not once, but three times, and how Satan's Den got its name. Hear from the Ohio faithful how Night Demon and Satan's Den galvanized the scene and...

This episode explores the connection between Night Demon and Satan's Den, the legendary live music venue in Hilliard, Ohio. You'll learn about the Den's eccentric owner, who is also the curator of the largest collection of Night Demon memorabilia in the world. Find out why Satan's Den is the most badass house party a band could ever play, and how it became Night Demon's ho...

This week, we continue our deep dive into the song "Run for Your Life" off Curse of the Damned.  You'll hear about the harrowing near-death experience that inspired the lyrics, as told by Jarvis, former Night Demon drummer John Crerar, and others. Jarvis walks you through the lyrics line by line to reveal hidden meanings heretofore known only to the band members themselves. The band...

This episode is part 1 of our coverage of "Run for Your Life," track 9 on Curse of the Damned . You'll learn about the origins of the song dating back to May 2013 and hear snippets of early live versions. The guys talk about how the Jarvis/Armand/Dusty version of the song differs from the Jarvis/Brent/John iteration as originally conceived. Hear them reflect on how "Run for You...

This week, we conclude the two-part deep dive into the song "Darkness Remains."  The band picks up the story by providing recording details for the song, including locations, gear, tones, and even a click track. Armand walks you through the painstaking composition of the song's epic closing guitar solo, part-by-part, including note choices, timing, and why the live version differs f...

This week's episode is part one of our deep dive into the song "Darkness Remains." Find out about the genesis of the track, how it helps set Night Demon apart from other bands, and why the guys think it is important to explore new sonic territory. Listen to early demo versions of the song.  Learn how and why "Darkness Remains" became the album's title track, and how i...

This week's episode concludes the four-part Cirith Ungol Story.  We pick up the tale as Cirith Ungol join forces with Night Demon to play concerts around the world in 2017, including triumphant gigs at Keep It True and Up the Hammers festivals. You will learn how Armand came to fill in for Cirith Ungol at a series of high-profile European gigs, including Frost and Fire London, on two days&apo...

In part 3 of the Cirith Ungol Story, we pick up the tale with the resoundingly successful signing session at Frost and Fire I in 2015. You'll learn how Cirith Ungol cautiously inched towards a reunion, from Robert Garven becoming reacquainted with the drums, to jam sessions with Jim Barraza and Greg Lindstrom, to the goosebump moment when Tim Baker picked up a microphone and belted out "...

Join the legions for part 2 of the Cirith Ungol Story. This episode focuses on the dark years. Rob, Tim and Jim talk about the creatively rewarding Paradise Lost album, their ensuing frustration and disillusionment at the lack of label support or commercial interest, and ultimately the dissolution of Cirith Ungol in 1992. You'll hear the tragic story of brilliantly talented co-founding guitar...

This week's episode is part 1 of the Cirith Ungol Story. All successful bands stand on the shoulders of giants. In Night Demon's case, the "giants" in question include Cirith Ungol, the Ventura, CA heavy metal pioneers whose history dates back to 1972.  You'll hear the ND guys talk about what makes Cirith Ungol unique, how they became aware of Cirith Ungol, and how the ban...

This week we bring you the first of an occasional series of episodes detailing tales from the road. The Night Demon guys reminisce about their 5-week jaunt across the United States in early spring 2017 with Canadian heavy metal legends Anvil. You'll hear what it was like to be on tour with Robb Reiner and Lips: the misunderstandings, the misadventures, the quirks, the laughs, and most importa...

Welcome to the 2020 Year in Review episode. The guys compare their initial plans going into the year versus the pandemic reality. Notwithstanding lockdowns and quarantines, the year was fast-paced and productive for Night Demon.  Among the topics covered in the month-by-month 2020 rundown are recording activities in Armand's studio, the band's lone official gig of the year, the scourge o...

This is the Night Demon Christmas Special.  For this episode, we try a different format: a roundtable discussion via Zoom call with Night Demon and your host, Nesbit. The holiday cheer just keeps coming as the guys talk about everything from podcast plans for 2021, the fabled "Jarchives," and even Dusty's pro wrestler name. You'll learn why there are no Night Demon Xmas songs,...

This week's episode is "Night Demon at Wacken part 2."  Have you ever wondered what it would be like to perform in front of 10,000 screaming metal maniacs at the most important heavy metal festival on the planet? This is your chance to find out. Jarvis, Armand and Dusty pull back the curtain and give you the inside scoop about the events of August 4, 2018, when they rocked the Wacke...

This week's episode is Night Demon at Wacken part 1, and is devoted to the lead-up to Night Demon's historic performance at the fabled Wacken Open Air Festival in Germany on August 4, 2018.  You'll hear background about the history and importance of the W:O:A Festival to heavy metal, and why it is referred to as "Holy Ground."  The band and others talk about the significan...

This week's episode is Ask the Demon, Vol. 2.  Once again, Jarvis, Armand and Dusty tackle a fistful of listener-submitted questions concerning topics ranging from the hard-hitting to the obscure.  Among other things, you'll hear the band discuss the status of new material, possible future merch items, box sets and the like.  The guys tell the story of how Dusty found his way from Pennsy...

This is the Black Friday Black Sabbath Special. In this episode, each member of Night Demon breaks down how and when he discovered Black Sabbath and how that journey of discovery influenced his approach to his instrument.  You'll hear the band identify specific songs and passages of Night Demon's music influenced by Sabbath, from the obvious to the more unexpected. The guys discuss the B...

Join us this week for Black Widow, part 2.  In this week's episode, we discuss the striking cover artwork for the 7" vinyl single of "Black Widow," from its genesis and execution to its appearance on fan tattoos.  But the bulk of the episode is devoted to a deep dive into the music video for "Black Widow," including in-depth interviews and recollections by the band, c...

This week's episode is "Black Widow," part 1. Tune in and find out why the band views this particular song as the dawn of a new era of Night Demon.  You will hear the lyrical inspiration of the track and follow along with the band step by step through a series of various demo recordings as the song took shape. Special emphasis is given to the construction, evolution and execution of...

In this episode, travel back in time to September 22, 2013, when Jarvis gave one of the first Night Demon interviews ever to the Metal at Midnight radio show broadcast exclusively inside the walls of a youth prison in southern California.  You will hear the back story of how this interview came about, the role of the radio show and heavy music as an outreach to troubled youth, and the inspiration...

It's the Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast Halloween Special. This extended episode is jam-packed with Night Demon Halloween trivia, folklore and mythology. Hear the band reflect on the pervasive horror influences on Night Demon, from imagery to lyrics to cover artwork to mascot to merchandise designs to music videos.  Walk down memory lane as the guys talk about their Halloween tribute band pe...

This week's episode marks the sixth and final installment of the Live Darkness story.  You will hear trivia about the recording process, the editing and mixdown of the tracks in Cleveland, and other facts about how the raw recordings evolved into the finished product.  The band members give their overall impressions of Live Darkness, such as whether they have any regrets or misgivings. There...

Join us for Live Darkness, part 5. In this episode, you'll hear in-depth accounts and anecdotes about the last 9 songs Night Demon played at the Live Darkness taping in Cleveland, Ohio in December 2017. Find out how the Athenar collaboration on "Evil Like a Knife" came to be. Learn about technical glitches and wardrobe malfunctions. Listen to previously unreleased audio segments, ou...